GW Town Crier - 9/29/2014

[GW Town Crier]

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IMPORTANT DATES:

9/29       GW Band Boosters Meeting - 7:30pm

10/2        FUNdraiser @ Curious Grape - 6th Grade Parents

10/4        Art on the Avenue       

10/9        FUNdraiser @ Curious Grape - 7th Grade Parents

10/13      NO SCHOOL - Teacher Work Day

10/14      First PTA Meeting 7:00pm (Library)

10/14      Take Your Parent to School Day

10/16      FUNdraiser @ Curious Grape - 8th Grade Parents

10/23,24 Teacher Conferences

11/6        Academic Volunteers Meeting 3:45pm

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REFLECTIONS COMPETITION IS HERE!
The National PTA is seeking GW's talented students. This year's theme is "The world would be a better place if . . ."   Students can enter in the following categories:

Literature, Musical Composition, Photography, Visual Arts, Dance Choreography, Film Production. Entry forms and rules are attached.

Questions? Contact the Reflections committee at deani...@gmail.com

MARK YOUR CALENDAR!

Important agenda items for the first PTA meeting on Tuesday, 10/14 will include submission of the 2014-15 budget for approval by the general membership; Q&A with Principal Jesse Mazur on the first 30 days of school; demonstrations of Blackboard, Academic Access and Google Apps by tech experts Kyle Dunbar and Jim Draper. Hope to see you there!

DON'T WAIT TO BUY YOUR TICKETS TO THE WINE TASTING!  

The first Curious Grape Wine tasting is THIS THURSDAY (October 2nd)!  We've heard you and we've opened up all dates. Buy tickets to the date that works for you regardless of your child(ren)'s grade. Just come to enjoy some time with other GW parents. We have a good group of people signed up for each night, but we have room for more! The more people who sign up, the more money we will raise and the more fun it will be!  So don't wait. Below are the sign up links for each of the dates. Don't miss out on this fun chance to bring our GW community closer. And if you have already signed up, get a friend or 2 to join you!

And remember, for the ENTIRE month of October, whenever you shop or dine at the Curious Grape, mention that you are there to support GW and 15% of your bill will go to our school! So go out, have fun, and support our school.

October 2nd:
http://events.constantcontact.com/register/event?llr=4c84kecab&oeidk=a07e9nx8tnt700b208d

October 9th:
http://events.constantcontact.com/register/event?llr=4c84kecab&oeidk=a07e9o4pjceca0d7428

October 16th:
http://events.constantcontact.com/register/event?llr=4c84kecab&oeidk=a07e9o4q1nbcfe79db1

Questions? Please contact Rosie Wiedemer, rosie.w...@gmail.com

STOP BY THE GW SAND PAINTING ACTIVITY AT ART ON THE AVENUE THIS SATURDAY

Join us in representing GW to the larger community at this annual Del Ray multicultural arts and entertainment festival on 10/4 from 10am to 6pm. Contact Patrice Linehan (703-946-5431) or Angela Lutzker for more information, or sign up to help at :http://www.signupgenius.com/go/70a0548ad

ACPS AND CITY COUNCIL SEEK INPUT ON ADDING STADIUM LIGHTS AT TC

Please consider voicing your opinion through this ONE QUESTION online survey that sends input directly to the School Board and City Council. GW students use these facilities, and schedules for all usage are currently dependent on daylight hours. Your input will be especially effective prior to the next School Board meeting on Oct. 2.  http://t.co/9ZCrU0OCVb

LAST CHANCE FOR ACPS CALENDAR COMMITTEE

The initial meeting of the Academic Calendar Committee will be scheduled in early October. Both parents and staff are welcome to participate. If you would like to be included in the formation of the 2015-16 academic calendars — traditional and modified — please email Jim Loomis by Tuesday, Sept. 30.

ACPS FACE CENTERS OFFER MANY OCTOBER PROGRAMS

The Family and Community Engagement program offers opportunities and resources for students, families and community members to participate in activities relevant to the academic achievement of ACPS students. For a listing of all October events, tools for parents and other resources please visit their website here.